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The Hiring, Firing and Re-Hiring of Spider-Man

Obiwan Kenobi writes "Remember that rumor that Tobey McGuire was fired and Jake Gyllenhaal was going to be Spider-Man? Well, it's true. According to the LA Times, McGuire's unwillingness to reveal the extent of his back injuries from his last project (Seabiscuit) resulted in a huge power struggle that incurred the wrath of Universal president Ron Meyer (whose daughter is 'coincidentally' dating McGuire), a pissed off Sam Raimi, and a now-fired agent. Interesting read about the politics of making a big budget blockbuster." Really just a gossipy story frankly, but McGuire seems to be in for the sequel despite the back problems.

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  1. Banging the boss's daughter... by Andy+Dodd · · Score: 5, Funny

    Normally puts you at a disadvantage.

    Tobey - Do NOT dump this girl. You will pay dearly.

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    1. Re:Banging the boss's daughter... by Timesprout · · Score: 5, Funny

      Exactly. How do you think he hurt his back ?

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    2. Re:Banging the boss's daughter... by Schezar · · Score: 5, Funny

      That Seabiscuit can be rough in the sack I hear.

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    3. Re:Banging the boss's daughter... by L.+VeGas · · Score: 5, Funny

      She's been reported as saying, "Hump me, dopey one named Tobey! You're my only hope."

    4. Re:Banging the boss's daughter... by elmegil · · Score: 5, Funny
      Do NOT dump this girl. You will pay dearly.

      And now you're with her dad's agency too.....bad move dude.

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  2. They should leave him fired by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Tobey Maguire is weak. Always remember, with great back injuries comes great take-wrecking painkillers.

  3. Re:Back problems by mcpkaaos · · Score: 3, Funny

    That explains the "bow in the shady spot" running style he has. Gives new meaning to the word quiver.

    Sorry, sorry, I had to.

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  4. Re:Interesting Article. by Xerithane · · Score: 5, Funny

    Fine, you're a millionaire, this doesn't automatically mean you need to be a prick.. be thankful that someone actually pays to go see your stuff, and realize that without the studios/directors/producers there will be no film, and you woulnd't be getting jack..

    Exactly, being a prick has nothing to do with money. I'm not even close to being a millionaire, and I have the art of being a prick down to.. well, an art.

    These assholes in their fancy suits and expensive cars, staring in their stupid movies are giving pricks everywhere a bad name.

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  5. Re:Back problems by Conspir8or · · Score: 5, Funny

    Yes, but he was dating Gimli, so he kept the job.

  6. Re:Not what I heard by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    he's now going to have to pass a physical and consider a paycut.
    Tobey: I have considered, and am going to have to pass on the cut.

  7. In Soviet Russia... by Cmoll · · Score: 4, Funny

    In Soviet Russia, Toby Maguire is played by Spiderman.

  8. Re:Spiderman was a DATE movie . Not action film. by jgerman · · Score: 4, Funny

    Yes because girlfriends across america were thrilled with their boyfriend's salivating during the Dunst in a wet dress scene. I hear the director told her to bounce up and down like that... for the chick demographic.

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  9. She really should've had dual credits. by mckwant · · Score: 3, Funny

    I'm still not sure what her face looks like.

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  10. Re:Bring on the CG! by Brendan+Byrd · · Score: 3, Funny

    And we'll get to hear such classic lines like:

    "Good... Bad... I'm the guy with web."
    "Hail to the Spidey, baby."
    "See this? This is my web slinger!"
    "Gimmie some sugar, baby."